An OTR event was organised by the Jeep Club - Waynad and one of the main organiser was one of my good friend. Thus Harry Boy, Jeevz (two of my friends) and I decided to participate!! The event was held on the 13th & 14th of July 2013. We took the right decision to go to God's own country (Kerala, India). The weather was just magnificent!! Greenery throughout and the scenery was further enhanced by the mist flirting with the landscape :)

Language was bit of a problem as only a handful of the Local's could speak English. So, tried the Google Maps app on my iPhone and this came in super handy (personally iMaps sucks big time). It took me to my Hotel with no confusions or hurdles!! The organisers had booked us in a Hotel called Hotel Kallat - Kalapetta, Waynad, Kerala. This was the only multi-storeyed building in Kalapetta with 10 floors and to our Luck our room was on the 10th Floor and the view was just breathtaking!!

Middle: Mr. Saj one of the organiser and a Good Friend !! Left: Myself & Right: Harry Boy

As Dusk approached, the temp started to drop but our Scotch saved the day ;) Then it was dinner time!! Accommodation and Food were taken care by the organisers and it was a feather in their cap as none of the other privately organised events that I have participated had done so!! Big Cheers to them!!

The next day was the OTR. Very well organised, a lot of slush and a lot of vehicles getting stuck :0 this was heaven on earth. My jeep (A Mahindra & Mahindra CJ500 DI) was sliding from side to side and she was thoroughly enjoying her drive!! As usual, I got over excited and was about to topple my Jeep but she was built for this terrain and just handled the situation beautifully and a big thanks to her!!

The day was over and the organisers had a party planned for which we decided not go as we were too tired!! We went back to the room, cleaned and freshened up by getting rid of all the slush and did the best thing we always do - Sleep :)

Next day, was the time we had to say good bye Waynad!! But the hospitality was so nice that we didn't feel like leaving!! But the concrete habitat of ours was calling on us and thus we had to bid a saddened and heavyhearted farewell to the place and start our return journey!!

PS: A word of caution - The cooking style in Kerala involves using coconut oil while preparing the dishes, which a few or rather a lot of people may dislike. But, the chefs are usually aware of this and if you request them, then they will prepare it using normal cooking oil. But I would suggest to experiment as this will allow you to taste the indigenous life style!! No harm in trying :)